Best taste of Lunigiana and Candia hills

There is a territory in the northernmost part of Tuscany famous for its untypical landscape, created by the nearness of the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrenian sea.
There, you can walk up the mountains of marble to a height of 2000 metres and enjoy the sea and the sandy coastline, as well as discover wooded uplands alternated with hilly land full of vineyards. Carrara [Photo credits: Emma Ivarsson]
Through the “Strada del Vino dei Colli di Candia e di Lunigiana” in the Massa Carrara province, there are many itineraries for trekkers, bike lovers and, of course, for foodies.
What you must taste

Unique salamis

Unusual types of fresh pasta

Testaroli: an unusual type of fresh pasta, made from an egg-free dough that is squished between the testi like a crepe and then briefly plunged into boiling water before serving.
Torta di riso or rice cake

Special dishes and meat

Herb pie: a delicious home-made savoury vegetable pie.
Rice cake: a tasty recipe full of liquor, rice, sugar and lots of eggs.
Zeri’s lamb: a delicious and unique lamb that can be found only in Zeri.
Honey of Lunigiana

DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) Honey

Honey of Lunigiana, was the first in Italy to obtain DOP status from the European Union,. Currently, it is the only DOP honey in Tuscany.
Vineyards on the Candia hills